bounce · v
bounce along/around/into, etc.
C1 to move somewhere in a happy and energetic way
Dictionary examples:
Sarah bounced into the room with a big smile on her face. (35.4)
bounce (E-MAIL)
C2 If e-mail bounces back, it is returned to you because the address is not correct or there is a computer problem.
Dictionary examples:
I tried to send you an email, but it bounced back. (64.2)
bounce (MOVE UP)
B1 to move up or away after hitting a surface, or to make something move this way
Dictionary examples:
The hiccups made me bounce in my chair during the important meeting. (0.0)
The clown's nose bounced off his face and into the birthday cake. (0.0)
The cat bounced off the trampoline and landed in the fish tank. (0.0)
bounce a ball (33.0)
We bounced along the dirt road in and old truck. (37.8)
The kids were bouncing up and down on the bed. (39.9)
The basketball bounced off the rim of the basket. (61.8)